Campaigners have submitted the final signatories of a petition which now boasts over 5,000 names to Derbyshire County Council in their fight to save one of three elderly care homes that have all been earmarked for proposed sales or closures. The Conservative-controlled council’s latest plans include a proposal to cease operating long-term residential and respite
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent – Elliot Steadman Buxton responded to their midweek disappointment in style, securing a dominant 5-1 victory away at Rushall Olympic. The Bucks controlled possession early on at Dales Lane but initially struggled to carve out clear-cut chances. Luke Brennan looked to pick out Johnny Johnston in the
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Ben Smith Chesterfield issued League Two with a reminder of their play-off credentials on Thursday evening, dismantling Doncaster Rovers 5-2 at the SMH Group Stadium. Dylan Duffy, Bim Pepple and Michael Olakigbe all netted their first goals in a Blues shirt, with the second of that trio
North East Derbyshire District Council’s health and leisure chief has provided assurances there are ‘no intentions or plans’ to close Killamarsh Active leisure and wellbeing centre – despite some concerns about its running costs. Cllr Kathy Rouse, Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure, told a recent district council meeting there are no plans to close
Derbyshire County Council’s May elections are set to go ahead after the authority has missed out on the first raft of regions to be potentially turned into unitary super councils. The Labour Government’s Local Government Reorganisation plans include potentially setting up single, unitary authorities with elected mayors in county areas and the merging of councils
CCTV has been released of two men officers would like to speak to in relation to a serious assault at a Chesterfield bar. A member of staff was attacked by two men at the Beach Bar in Stephenson Place at about 10.15pm on Saturday 7 December 2024. A man pulled the drinks server across the
An outspoken opposition councillor fears the cost of High Peak Borough Council’s Glossop Market Hall renovation scheme for the authority and the public purse has greatly increased during on-going delays. High Peak Borough Council started the rejuvenation of Glossop’s Market Hall, Town Hall and Municipal Buildings in October, 2022, as part of a £7m scheme
A canal-side watersports business is set for approval on a derelict Derbyshire garden centre in an aim to bring manufacturing back to the home of industrial revolution. Plans from Peak UK Kayaking on the former Cromford Garden Centre site, off the A6, have been recommended for approval by Derbyshire Dales District Council officers. A final
Report by North Derbyshire Radio's Senior Football Correspondent Elliot Steadman Set pieces were the difference at Victory Park as Chorley came away 3-0 winners against Buxton. The home side were forced into an early change when former Buck George Horbury replaced the injured Courtney Senior after just seven minutes. Horbury was immediately involved, receiving the
An entrepreneur who grew the firm Slimming World from a single weight loss group to a network of more than 3,500 consultants has died. Margaret Miles-Bramwell started the business in 1969 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, next to Somercotes, where the firm today employs 400 staff at its headquarters. Mrs Miles-Bramwell died on Sunday morning at her